New York State Article VII Process
Permitting and approval for the 20-mile, 345 kV Empire State Line was overseen by the New York State Public Service Commission’s Article VII process.
Article VII of the New York Public Service Law sets forth a review process for the consideration of any application to construct and operate a major utility transmission facility. The law defines major utility transmission facilities according to technical criteria including capacity and above-ground length.
Notice of Intent (NOI)
On February 16, 2021, NEETNY filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Commence Construction with the NYS DPS:
Environmental Management and Construction Plan
9/21/2020 Revisions
On September 21, 2020, NEETNY filed updates and revisions to the Environmental Management & Construction Plan (EM&CP) for the Empire State Line Project.
Additional Drawings
Access and SWPPP Details
Culvert and Access Plan
Index Drawings
Station Drawings
Dysinger
Stolle
Thruway
- 13666-003-T1-0150-1
- 13666-003-T1-0151
- 13666-003-T1-0275
- 3666-003-T1-0276_C
- 13666-003-T1-0277_C
- 13666-003-T1-0600
- 13666-003-T1-0601
- 13666-003-T1-0602
- 13666-003-T1-0610
- 13666-003-T1-0650
Transmission Drawings
P&Ps Rev K
Appendix B-Property Rights To Be Acquired
Appendix C-ESL Summary Docs
Appendix D-Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Supplement
Appendix E-Long-Range Right-of-Way Management Plan
Appendix E-Long-Range Right-of-Way Management Plan- App C Detailed Vegetation Management Plan
Appendix F-WDR
Appendix G-Wetland Mitigation Plan
Appendix H-Agency Correspondence-redacted
Appendix I-Quality Control Plan
Appendix J-Comprehensive Right-of-Way Encroachment Plan
Appendix K-Drainage Line Repair Plan
Appendix L-Cultural Avoidance
Appendix M-Invasive Species Control Plan
Appendix N-SPCC
Appendix O-Contact List
Appendix P-Unauthorized Access Prevention Plan
Appendix R-Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans
Appendix V-Gas Line Safety Plan
Appendix X-EMF Analysis
Appendix Y-Agricultural Remediation and Restoration Plan
Appendix Z-Inadvertent Return plan for HDD
6/24/2020 Revisions
On June 24, 2020, NEETNY filed an Environmental Management & Construction Plan (EM&CP) for the Empire State Line Project.
EM&CP Narrative Redacted
Appendix A-Plans and Profiles redacted
Appendix B-Property Rights To Be Acquired
Appendix C-ESL Summary Docs
Appendix D-Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – Redacted
Appendix E-NEETNY Vegetation Management Plan
Appendix F-WDR
Appendix G-Wetland Mitigation Plan
Appendix H-Agency Correspondence-redacted
Appendix I-Quality Control Plan
Appendix J-Comprehensive Right-of-Way Encroachment Plan
Appendix K-Drainage Line Repair Plan
Appendix L-Cultural Avoidance
Appendix M-Invasive Species Control Plan
Appendix N-SPCC (6-23)
Appendix O-Contact List
Appendix P-Unauthorized Access Prevention Plan
Appendix Q-Highway Work Permits List
Appendix R-Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Plans
Appendix S-EM&CP Filing Notice
Appendix T-Sample EM&CP Notice of Change
Appendix V-Gas Line Safety Plan
Appendix U-Report Forms
Appendix W-Facilities ProtectionPlan
Appendix X-EMF Analysis
Appendix Y-Agricultural Remediation and Restoration Plan
Appendix Z-Inadvertent Return plan for HDD
Project Approval
On June 16, 2020, the New York State Public Service Commission issued its written approval order in the NEETNY ESL Article VII proceeding, formally finding that the Empire State Line Project will serve the public interest, convenience and necessity.
On February 13, 2019 opportunities for public information and comment were held at the Alden Town Hall in Alden, NY. Click here for additional details.
On August 10, 2018, NEETNY filed an Article VII License application for the Empire State Line. The application is posted on the New York State Department of Public Service website at Application of NEETNY for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law for the Empire State Line.
EM&CP Narrative Redacted
Attachment A to Filling letter – Responses to CESL Comments – FINAL